Hal Robson-Kanu on point for Southend

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Hal Robson-Kanu scored for the third time in three games for Southend United to prevent Swansea City from extending their lead at the top of Coca-Cola League One to 12 points. The forward, who is on loan at Roots Hall from Reading, headed in a free kick by Charlie Mulgrew from the right in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw at Roots Hall.

The goal cancelled out Jason Scotland’s penalty, which was awarded after Mulgrew tripped Thomas Butler as he ran into the Southend penalty area. Scotland sent Darryl Flahavan, the Southend goalkeeper, the